Vaping nicotine, THC may increase depression, anxiety in young adults: study Reducing e cigarette use among youth and young adults: evidence of the truth campaign's impact Tobacco Control Vaping is often advertised as harmless, but it has serious health effects, including worsening mental health. As expert Laura Crotty Alexander, MD, UC San Diego, explains to host Erika Moseson, MD, MA, We talk a lot about how vaping can impact your physical health. But recent studies revealed that nicotine can actually worsen anxiety symptoms and amplify feelings of depression. Swipe for the source